Hairspray is a very enjoyable, energetic film that takes place in 1960s Baltimore. This film is a classic that everyone should watch at least once in their life. Beyond the costumes, dances, and over the top hairstyles, the film has a deeper meaning that covers the more serious topics of racial integration and body positivity. Instead of just attacking these matters, it does a great way of incorporating serious issues while still being a fun, enjoyable movie. The movie is filled with catchy songs from the ‘60s that make you want to dance along with the characters. I really loved how this film celebrates body positivity and racial equality. These are issues that are still relevant today, which is another reason why this film never gets old. Even if you have already seen the remake, I would definitely suggest watching the original too!

I would definitely watch hairspray again its a film that i would recommend its funny and its entertaining. The acting and the perferomances in this film where really good and i found them funny and amazing. The costumes were amazing as well. The pereformances were all very high energy and exciting to see. For me the thing that really captured my attention though was the dancing, there was a lot of dancing in this film which is what i think really helps to make this film very funny and enjoyable. To me this film is also something that you could even enjoy more watching it with family or friends, i would definitely watch this musical again!

Overall, a solid film. I went into the movie without much context except watching a previous movie directed by Waters, and safe to say I was pleasantly surprised by how different this was compared to the others. The plot was decent, much more tailored to mainstream movies. I thought the characters were well-rounded, the actors and scenes set up the setting of the 1960s well, especially in the subjects touched upon by the story. What really stood out to me was the soundtrack. As a person that doesn't indulge in musicals, I found that the soundtrack really did elevate the movie well, perfectly tying in the nostalgic atmosphere the movie creates while being a big driving factor in the story. By the music alone I can understand why this was turned into a Broadway musical.

To begin with, I will admit that I had to watch this film for a class but it will not be biased at all. Hairspray, as I have been told, is a cult classic film that I myself have never seen but have seen films that are familiar to the theme and aspect of the film. At first I had found it difficult to watch, not because it was boring but because there was a lot of tensions that left you saying "oh we are doing this now." I will definitely say this with a passion, expect the unexpected. There were a lot of words being thrown around and it was shocking but also not surprising considering this movie is still a cult classic. For some of you the language is even expected, but as someone who grew up with many demonetization, t'was very shocking. I don't want to spoil anything since I want you guys to feel the shock I did. Besides that, the movie Hairspray is the embodiment of an American classic film that includes different cultures, music, and obviously lots and lots of dancing. I would recommend this film if you want something out of your comfort zone of films nowadays or if you have never seen a cult film, it will definitely change your perspective on not only films but life if you are one to get real close with films.

I have been wanting to watch this film since I was a kid and I absolutely do not regret watching this movie. This movie is absolutely fun to watch. Ricki Lake's performance in this film is so upbeat and dancy. The dancing in the film reminds me a bit of the movie Grease. It has the same dancing and music and they are both in a dance competition. Grease at some point had a competition for dancing, but it wasn't the plot for the movie. I'm also glad to see Divine as a part of the cast. I love the way she acts in this movie as Tracy's mother. I adore the theme of the film too. As a teen film this is extremely fun to watch. The film makes a great family movie too. This has to be one of my new favorite John Waters movies.

Hairspray just didn't sit with me. I can appreciate the energy and the bright, splashy flair, but it seemed too much for me. The musical numbers are catchy for a while but soon they become annoying and sound as though they are trying too hard to be interesting. Nikki Blonsky is pleasant playing Tracy, but there was something about the whole film that was strained rather than pleasurable. The film's messages of body positivity and equality are worth hearing, but they're delivered so cheesy, over-the-top that they almost have no impact. The tone is so relentlessly sunny that it was exhausting rather than inspiring. If you like musicals and big, splashy numbers, Hairspray might be for you—but it didn't quite do it for me

This Film isnt a bad film but in my opinion but it is also one I wouldn't vonlenteerly watch. The director gets a very good topic or plot for a film and dances around it or through it if I should say. I like how they eventually overcome the conflict of the film and how the famed gained by the main character was put into good. I also feel like many people may over look the fact of the meaning of hairspray as I feel as before the film even starts the name Hairspray is telling us the film has to do something with hair spray. In the end result I would like to conclude the reason they keep stating hair spray it not to promote hair spray or anything but to show that looks actually matter as they continually us it and you can catch characters always fixing their hair or trying to maintain their looks. My backup evendience is they didn't us some top height end model as the main character but someone who would be preserved to be unatracctive.

To begin I want to start this off by mentioning that I had to watch this for a class and is not a typical movie I would often watch on my own. But given that I thought the movie Hairspray in comparison to other movies I've watched was pretty entertaining and while weird had some important racial injustices portrayed in it. I loved how the main character Tracy did not care how society viewed given that she was overweight but was still confident in who she was. While the movie had a lot of singing and dancing which is not up my alley. I did really love the message behind it and for me it was the importance of acceptance and inequality for everyone and I think for the movie being very old it did a good job in trying to push that to its audience.

I watched this for a class and I would give it 6.5/10 because one; it’s not really the type of movie I would watch, but I liked the energy it had throughout the movie. Almost the entire movie was just people dancing and music playing, so it kept the energy up throughout the film. I’ve watched some other films for my class that were weird and confusing, but this film was more enjoyable and better than the other films. Of course, this film was pretty cliche, a typical nobody person who always wanted to I guess “shine” or be known. Slowly she made her way through and got a lot of recognition. While also having that one other person who becomes jealous and tries to sabotage you, only for the protagonist to come back and bring karma upon the jealous person who is selfish and ultimately makes a fool of themselves.

I want to start off by saying that this is a review for a class which is why I watched this film. I give this movie a 7 out of 10. Its not my usually type of movie id watch but I wasn't upset about it. I found it to be funny and energetic. It was a very different vibe. I found this movie more enjoyable that El Topo and Harold and Maude and pink flamingo. It was way more structured there was more dialogue and story that was understandable. Theres lots of dancing and singing so if that isn't your vibe then you wont like this movie. I liked how it introduced standing up for what is right and being yourself. This movie reminded me what it means to be surrounded by a community of good people who understand you. 

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Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, esse filme tem músicas ruins, e o elenco é fraco, nem a garota trás relevância para o filme o hairspray de 2007 é bem melhor do que esse, mas esse filme deu um ajuda para que o filme de 2007 fosse bom.

An overweight housewife (Divine) provides exasperated guidance to a plus-sized teen (Ricki Lake) trundling her way through a series of deliberately banal doo-wop dance songs, and the mother of Ricki's teen rival wears a Marie Antoinette wig large enough to encase the actual Marie Antoinette (Debbie Harry, latter in the film) in John Water's magnum opus that reaches new heights of camp. My favorite line is Mink Stole's: "You think you're nervous now? Ha. Just wait until you're on television!"

The infamous John Waters brings the hit musical to life with a host of unknowns save for the late Jerry Stiller and Divine It's 1962 in Baltimore and a dance performance is shown on the Corny Collins Show Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), is an an overweight teen She auditions for a spot on a popular teen dance show, she beats out the spiteful Amber von Tussle (Colleen Fitzpatrick), winning over Amber's boyfriend (Michael St. Gerard) in the process After meeting some black students at her school, Tracy begins to push for more racial integration on the dance show This gets her into trouble on many sides, especially with Amber's pushy parents Tracy becomes an advocate for desegregation pushing the social boundaries The music is catchy, the costumes are colorful as well as the sets, and there's an upbeat feeling The characters see themselves as outcasts from both societies The movie is very subversive in its reality while also parodying the social consciousness Upbeat performances too with a youthful optimism changing an entire generation of teens

Excellent Movie that has a poorly re-done Movie!!!!!

Musical expression knows no bounds. Hairspray is both classic and cutting-edge. The picture is more profound than one may expect because of John Waters' attention to modern social problems and oppressed people in society.

Very fun movie with good dancing and acting!!

John Water's taboo and macabre look at 60's pop culture and racism is a true celebration of "being different is okay." Its morals don't hit you over the head.

This is not well made. Travolta and Walken try to save a very very bad movie.

Offbeat, comedy-lite about 60s social and political culture. Not particularly funny or interesting. Just a little flat but some decent sets and easy viewing. A young and chubby Ricki Lake stars. Guess that's how she got her chat show then…